Simple Ways to Save Water

Dale Hagemeyer has shared the following ways to save water. At the end of the post, there is a link that you can use to print a copy if you would like to put one on your refrigerator or somewhere else to help you remember the tips.

Ways to Save Water Indoors                                                                                                                                 

·       Check all faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks.

·       Install water saving showerheads and ultra-low-flush toilets.

·       Take shorter showers. Rinse off, shut off, lather up, rinse off, shut off.

·       Never use your toilet as a wastebasket.

·       Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.

·       Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator.

·       Rinse vegetables in a full sink or pan of water.

·       Fully load your dishwasher.

·       Rinse dishes in a full sink or pan of water. Don let the water run while you load the dishwasher

·       Wash full loads of clothes.

·       Basically, never let the water just run at any sink.

Ways to Save Water Outdoors

·       Don't over-water landscaping.

·       Water your lawn or garden early in the morning or late in evening.

·       Adjust sprinklers so that they don't water the sidewalk or street.

·       Don't water on cool, rainy or windy days.

·       Equip all hoses with shut-off nozzles.

·       Use drip irrigation systems.

·       Plant drought-tolerant or low water-use plants and grasses.

·       Use shrubs and ground cover to reduce the amount of grass.

·       Place mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and discourage weeds.

·       Set your mower blades one notch higher, since longer grass means less evaporation.

·       Use a bucket instead of a hose to wash your car.

·       Use a broom rather than a hose to clean sidewalks or driveways.

Link for printable copy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sKv4I7KqJJ7vedOFei6Ip4rvLgUAsrJQ/view?usp=sharing

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